[SOLVED] Isopropyl vs Rubbing alcohol for electronics

[Armoredhound]

Hello there fellas,

I am looking to buy rubbing / isopropyl alcohol so I can clean my components such as CPU & GPU - but I don't know what percentage I should actually buy.

I heard 70% is enough, but others say the opposite - you need at least 90%.

Share your thoughts in the comment section.

 

[kanewolf]

Hello there fellas,

I am looking to buy rubbing / isopropyl alcohol so I can clean my components such as CPU & GPU - but I don't know what percentage I should actually buy.

I heard 70% is enough, but others say the opposite - you need at least 90%.

Share your thoughts in the comment section.

90% or above is best. Why? Whatever percentage is not alcohol is water. Water evaporates much slower.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Do NOT use rubbing alcohol as it contains added oils and things that don't play well inside your computer. If you have to use alcohol then use at least 90% isopropyl.